Quality Control Inspector – Starlink Aviation

The role

You will perform hands-on inspections of electrical and mechanical assemblies. You will document nonconformances and support airworthiness release documentation like FAA Form 8130-3.

What you will do

• Perform detailed in-process and final inspections on electrical and mechanical assemblies using drawings, CAD models, and established processes
• Verify conformity to approved design data and applicable airworthiness requirements
• Prepare and support FAA Form 8130-3 for conforming articles
• Confirm inspection and release records are complete before an 8130-3 is issued
• Identify, document, and help resolve production and test anomalies
• Drive corrective action as needed
• Communicate and resolve quality issues with the Starlink Aviation team
• Document nonconformances according to procedure
• Support quality management system documentation and compliance to company and industry standards

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 2+ years of quality control or inspection experience in a manufacturing or production environment
• Must be able to work overtime and weekends as needed
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs unassisted
• Must be able to stand for extended periods (8 hours minimum)

Nice to have

• 4+ years of inspection experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience preparing or reviewing FAA Form 8130-3 in a production or aviation manufacturing environment
• Bachelor’s or associate’s degree in a technical or engineering field
• Experience with material review board (MRB) and root cause/corrective action processes
• Experience with quality management systems (AS9100 and/or ISO 9001)
• Self-motivated and able to manage priorities with limited supervision
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards
• Potential discretionary bonuses
• Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage
• Access to a 401(k)-retirement plan
• Short and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 3 weeks of paid vacation
• 10 or more paid holidays per year
• Paid sick time in compliance with state and federal law
• Company shuttles from select Seattle locations to the SpaceX Redmond office

Before you apply

• Applicant must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee, or Asylee, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

About the company

SpaceX is actively developing technologies to enable human life on Mars. The company was founded on the belief that a future where humanity explores the stars is more exciting than one where we are not.